Kumar, AnimeshJat, Kana RamM, SrinivasLodha, Rakesh2020-04-232020-04-232018-08Kumar Animesh, Jat Kana Ram, M Srinivas, Lodha Rakesh. Nebulized N-Acetylcysteine for Management of Plastic Bronchitis. Indian Pediatrics. 2018 Aug; 55(8): 701-7040974-75590019-6061http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/199148Background: Plastic bronchitis is characterized by formation of extensive obstructiveendobronchial casts and high recurrence rates. Case characteristics: Two children (1-year-old girl, 7-year-old boy) who had recurrent episodes of respiratory distress with acuteworsening. Bronchoscopy revealed membrane-like casts. Both children were managed withnebulized N-acetylcysteine in addition to management for asthma. Outcome: Symptom-free without recurrence for more than 9 months of follow-up. Message: Nebulized N-acetylcysteine may be helpful in prevention of recurrence of plastic bronchitis due to asthma.Bronchial asthmaBronchial castsForeign bodyRefractoryJournal ArticleIndiaDepartments of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, IndiaPediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India